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AUGUST 9, 2010

You will also be competing to retain talented employees that other companies would like to lure away. If you tell me that your business doesn’t have any competition, I don’t buy it…All businesses have competition at some level. If you don’t have direct competition you’ll surely have indirect competition.

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JUNE 14, 2010

So, in today’s post I’ll examine the power of disruption as a key business driver… Disruptive business models focus on creating, disintermediating, refining, reengineering or optimizing a product/service, role/function/practice, category, market, sector, or industry.

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JULY 2, 2010

If you’re passionate about something it means you care so much that it hurts…Refusing to surrender, and having the ability to make the tough decision or the needed sacrifice, will allow your company to continue taking ground and will keep the competitive advantage on the side of your enterprise.

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DECEMBER 1, 2010

The Medium “is&# the Message : People that fall into this camp believe that the medium will do the work for them…They believe in the reach and power of the medium to overcome any flaws in the message. Do you ever find yourself sitting back and marveling at those leaders who always seem to have the right thing to say?

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JANUARY 16, 2011

Your cannot successfully manage someone's company brand without knowing how to manage your own brand. The Personality of the brand manager is crucial because your values determine your approach to your personal brand and that of the organization your are heading. Thanks Oarabile nobilify Interesting post Mike.

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JULY 26, 2010

In today’s post I’ll describe the power that resides with the truly confident, as contrasted with self-destructive characteristics that plague the arrogant… When you think of a true leader do you envision someone who displays a quiet confidence or a blatant arrogance? [link] rashmin I agree with what you are saying !!

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AUGUST 23, 2010

Have you bought-off on the myth of multi-tasking, or do you believe in the power of restraint and focus? Bottom line…success equals focus. Sound-off in the comments below… Share and Enjoy: View Comments [link] mikemyatt Your most welcome Sai…I'm glad the information was of benefit. Have a "focused" day.:)

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NOVEMBER 29, 2010

I have witnessed company bonuses work marvelously well, and I have seen them create great animosity and discord. It is very typical that in this type of environment that the controversy shifts from company vs. employees, to employee vs. employee. It is not the bonus that is right or wrong, but the manner in which it is rolled-out.

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JANUARY 20, 2011

In today’s post I’ll share my thoughts on how to control gossip in the workplace… If what you desire as an executive is to have a healthy, thriving, and productive company, it is essential that you curtail office gossip. This post was mentioned on Twitter by Mike Henry Sr. and Mike Myatt, Michelle.

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APRIL 25, 2010

Ask yourself this question…Who is more loyal; an employee who has been with the company a long time but is an under-performer, or a less tenured employee who always goes the extra mile and consistently exceeds expectations? the company is not leveraging its true talent base. link] Drew I like this post Mike.

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MARCH 23, 2010

Most companies can claim an element of success in some aspect of CRM proficiency such as sales force automation, database marketing, development of a knowledgebase, etc., but the reality is that most companies absolutely miss the boat in harnessing the true power of CRM which is improving the customer experience.

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APRIL 14, 2010

What should be jumping off the page here is that based upon the above referenced survey only two percent of the companies surveyed appear to utilize a value based hiring methodology. Moreover, one might conclude that 98% of these companies have the wrong people doing the hiring.

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JANUARY 10, 2011

As much as most companies don’t want to admit this, it is highly unlikely that you have anyone in your organization that has great leadership attitude and aptitude that hasn’t already been identified. Identifying leaders? Have we really degenerated to this point? Identifying leader… [link] [.]

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MARCH 18, 2010

A specific example of this would be that while a company’s business plan may not change for a number of years, the company’s business model consistently evolve, or may even need to be reengineered to insure the execution of its business plan. if you cannot define your business model, then you likely don’t have one.

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DECEMBER 13, 2010

For those of you not familiar with Kevin, he is a two-time best selling author and the Chief Potential Officer of The Kevin Eikenberry Group , a learning consulting company that has been helping organizations, teams and individuals reach their potential since 1993. We need to be mindful about what they are seeing. Thanks for stopping by.

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OCTOBER 28, 2010

I think I have understood the power of good timing, but have not used it enough strategically. Brad White Thank you for the post Mike. Thanks for improving my awareness. link] mikemyatt No thanks necessary Brad…I'm glad you found this post useful. link] Timing is Everything « LAB report [.]

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JANUARY 6, 2011

The ability to say no, can show that you truly understand the system that you work in, know the capabilities, the growth opportunities, and take a strong stand in leading your team where you, your staff, and your company need them to go. Ultimately we all want to say yes. There is no arguing, reasoning, memos, crying etc.

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MAY 16, 2010

The truth is that great companies are those which can thrive and prosper in the absence of sophistication. If your company’s long-term business plan requires the acquisition, or retention of the uber employee then your business not only has a risk management issue, but it is likely not scalable.

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AUGUST 22, 2010

My advice to CEOs, regardless of whether you’re running a start-up or a Fortune 500 company, is to go see things for yourself. Being in touch with those whom you work with and/or lead is a powerful asset to those who use it. " Great article. Thanks for stopping by and job well done Gordon.

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OCTOBER 26, 2010

For many companies, employees are expected to complete given tasks or processes because 'that's what we've always done' But if we focus instead on what the purpose is behind our efforts, suddenly it matters less if we're efficient in doing it if it ultimately contributes little to our organization's objectives.

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OCTOBER 22, 2010

Innate, raw intelligence while certainly something to be prized, is much more common and much less powerful than real influence. In fact, your influence quotient will be a much greater determinant of your ultimate success than your “Intelligence Quotient” could ever be. Mike Myatt wrote one of the best definitions of influence I have seen.

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AUGUST 24, 2010

The central idea is both simple and powerful: the job or position is a shared situation. Jettisoned employees are finding that their hard won knowledge, skills and capabilities earned while being loyal are no longer valuable in the employment market place. What kind of a contract can employers and employees make with each other?

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MARCH 31, 2010

Even the most discerning people make value judgments at the subconscious level as it’s only human nature to use the power of observation in an attempt to validate perception. and any number of other appearance specific issues can add to, or detract from, the strength of your personal brand.

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JULY 6, 2010

WRONG …The simple truth of the matter is that the time needed to attain performance goals varies depending among other things the age, size and competitive positioning of the company, the industry, sector and vertical, etc. And what if a company finds or is built by just that person…and loses them to a term limit?

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JULY 6, 2010

Eric Shinseki, former Army Chief of Staff, Alan Mulally, CEO of the Ford Motor Company, and Frances Hesselbein, former CEO of the Girl Scouts. Marshall Goldsmith : While I could offer many examples, three individuals come to mind: General (Ret.) More information on Marshall can be found by visiting his website.

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APRIL 20, 2010

In today’s post I’ll share 8 tips for common sense branding that entities of any size can put into practice… So what’s the best way to build a brand if you’re not a Fortune 500 company? Be very, very smart. link] Glendaajackson It's really amazingly well written article here. I liked your post.

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JUNE 29, 2010

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APRIL 9, 2010

When you think of Apple you immediate think of a company that has built a strong brand around quality design. A brand is defined by how OTHERS perceive you/your company (yeah that's what it really is, not what you as brand creator think it is) and design goes a long way to influence perception.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2010

If your company has passive and/or timid leadership you will face serious problems in sustaining your competitive advantage. Furthermore, if your company isn’t leveraging action learning to develop leaders, fuel innovation, foster collaboration, and catalyze growth then you are missing a substantial opportunity.

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OCTOBER 20, 2010

They understand the power of, and necessity for contextual leadership. Leaders need to have a passion for what their company does or creates, not just a passion for the money it can make. Long story short; if a leader receives a vote of non-confidence from their subordinates…game over. You must get your employees to engage.

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JULY 11, 2010

blog comments powered by Disqus Mike Myatt, Chief Strategy Officer N2growth Author/Moderator Facebook Twitter LinkedIn You Tube Blog Feed Favorite Posts Dont Negotiate.Facilitate Leadership and Opportunity Leadership & Political Correctness How To Make Great Leadership Decisions Buzzwords Arent All Bad Success vs. link] Principal (le?)

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DECEMBER 21, 2010

Is the pursuit of success or significance driving your quest in 2011? Did the attainment of your 2010 goals lead you closer to success or significance? When people describe you do they talk about what you have achieved for yourself or what you’ve accomplished for the benefit of others?

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NOVEMBER 8, 2010

All the best Sami… blog comments powered by Disqus Mike Myatt, Chief Strategy Officer N2growth Author/Moderator Facebook Twitter LinkedIn You Tube Blog Feed Favorite Posts Dont Negotiate.Facilitate Leadership and Opportunity Leadership & Political Correctness How To Make Great Leadership Decisions Buzzwords Arent All Bad Success vs.

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DECEMBER 2, 2010

Read on and find out… People who attempt to lead out of self-serving motivations or misplaced intentions are not really leading – they are pursuing power, glory and status. So why then is it that so many leaders seem to struggle with seeing a tender heart as a strength and not a weakness? This is the antithesis of true leadership.

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DECEMBER 5, 2010

It is much more important that your vision and mission be understood by company employees, and translated into the resultant authenticity of their actions. Your customers don’t care what you put on paper, but they care immensely about whether or not a company’s vision and mission are reflected in a fulfilled brand promise.

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OCTOBER 1, 2010

Remember that all board members are obligated to make decisions that are in the best interests of the company. Set the Chinning Bar High : While rogue CEOs have received most of the media attention in recent history, don’t fool yourself into thinking that rogue board members don’t exist as well.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

There is something profoundly powerful about humility and its impact on a leader's followers. For those that don't, they only hurt themselves and taint their ability to earn the full trust and respect of their coworkers. Thanks again for stopping by Anand… [link] Angela Bisignano Well written post Mike! Fame is man-given.

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